"Even though we have money to build housing, we need to know what we can do immediately," says Alameda County Supervisor Nate Miley who was on the panel of speakers.

One faith leader proposes opening up church parking lots to help house the homeless...putting in tiny homes and allowing the homeless to park their vehicles in a safe space.

"Church properties are one of the most valuable, unused resources during the week that can be utilized for homelessness throughout the night time," says Rev. Ken Chambers, pastor of Westside Missionary Baptist Church.

At the encampment on 27th street, the homeless say they welcome housing solutions that will put a solid roof over their heads.

"I never did this in my life. Living like this is, I wouldn't advise it for anybody. It's hard," says Michael London, who says he's been homeless for three years.

Kaplan's parcel tax proposal would need city council approval. Then, voters would have final say on the November 2018 ballot.